leisure Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun time available for ease and relaxation
leisure time.
- his job left him little leisure
noun freedom to choose a pastime or enjoyable activity
- he lacked the leisure for golf

OE. leisere, leiser, OF.leisir, F. loisir, orig., permission, fr. L. licere to be permitted. See License.

Freedom from occupation or business; vacant time; time free from employment.
The desire of leisure is much more natural than of business and care. Sir W. Temple.
Time at one's command, free from engagement; convenient opportunity; hence, convenience; ease.
He sighed, and had no leisure more to say. Dryden.